Voted BEST Credit Union 27 Years in a Row!

San Diego's Award-Winning Credit Union

San Diego County Credit Union has been recognized both locally and nationally, including being voted BEST Credit Union in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll for the 27th year in a row and named one of America's Best Regional Credit Unions by Newsweek, along with a 5-star rating.

SDCCU Voted BEST in 2026!

Thank you, San Diego! We are excited to announce that for the 27th year in a row, San Diego County Credit Union was voted BEST Credit Union in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll! We are thankful for your vote and honored that you recognize the stellar products and exceptional service that we strive to provide on a daily basis. SDCCU has been voted BEST in the following categories:

BEST Credit Union - 27th year
BEST Auto Loan Provider - 13th year
BEST Financial Planner - 17th year
BEST Mortgage Provider - 17th year
BEST Place to Work - 13th year

SDCCU Named a Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek

SDCCU is proud to be named one of America's Best Regional Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The ranking is based on a comprehensive research study that incorporates in-depth desk research, a large-scale nationwide survey, and millions of online reviews to identify the 500 best credit unions in the country.

SDCCU and our employees have also received the following awards.

2026

2026 dotCOMM Awards: Gold Award SDCCU Classroom Heroes - Digital Marketing & Communications Campaigns, Integrated Marketing
San Diego Business Journal 2026 Leaders of Influence in Human Resources: Lauren Lappinga
Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers
San Diego Business Chamber 2026 David Shields Chairman's Award: Teresa Campbell
San Diego Business Journal 2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence: Aaron Sato
2026 Hermes Creative Awards:
- Platinum Award: SDCCU Stuff the Bus Campaign - Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Gold Award: SDCCU Full Bowls Campaign - Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Gold Award: SDCCU Lift Up Literacy Campaign - Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Classroom Heroes - Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Financial Wellness Wednesdays - Corporate Social Responsibility Program
2026 San Diego's Best and Brightest in Wellness - National Association for Business Resources
SD Metro 2026 Women in Business: Teresa Campbell
SD Metro 2026 Men of Influence: Nathan Schmidt

2025

San Diego Business Journal SD 500 Most Influential People: Teresa Campbell
SD Metro 2025 San Diego's Top Marketing Executives: Nathan Schmidt
2025 Viddy Awards:
- Gold Award: SDCCU Community Impact Commercial - Broadcast Creativity/Special Effects/Animation Category
- Honorable Mention: Money Saving Mondays - Social Media Videos/Instagram Use of Influencer
2025 dotCOMM Awards:
- Gold Award SDCCU Classroom Heroes - Digital Marketing & Communications Campaigns, Integrated Marketing
- Honorable Mention The LOCAList Walk the Block - Digital Marketing & Communications Campaigns, Brand Awareness Campaign
OneOC Civic 50 Orange County Honoree
Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers
San Diego Business Journal Companies That Care
23^rd Annual American Business Awards^®:
- Silver Stevie Award, Communications/PR Campaign of the Year - Community Relations, Lift Up Literacy
- Silver Stevie Award, Achievement in Corporate Responsibility - SDCCU Stuff the Bus
2025 Hermes Creative Awards:
- Platinum Award: SDCCU Stuff the Bus Campaign - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Gold Award: SDCCU Full Bowls Campaign - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Community Impact Commercial - Electronic Media | Social Media/Interactive Media | Public Relations
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Furever Friends Program - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Lift Up Literacy Campaign - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Financial Resources Group Highest Program Net New Asset Advisory Award: Susan Fargo
2025 San Diego's Best and Brightest in Wellness - National Association for Business Resources
SD Metro 2025 Men of Influence: Nathan Schmidt

2024

2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business: Silver, Female Executive of the Year: Teresa Campbell
San Diego Business Journal SD 500 Most Influential Business Leaders: Teresa Campbell
San Diego Business Journal Cybersecurity Stewardship Award - Awareness Initiative of the Year
Marketing Association of Credit Unions Bronze MAC Award, "Money Saving Mondays with Jodi Kodesh"
OneOC Civic 50 Orange County Honoree
San Diego Business Journal Next Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40: Heather Diamond
2024 dotCOMM Awards:
- Gold Award SDCCU Community Impact Commercial - Digital Marketing & Communications Campaigns, Brand Awareness Campaign
- Honorable Mention SDCCU Money Saving Mondays - Social Media Marketing, Social Campaign
2024 North San Diego Business Chamber Leadership Award: SDCCU - Large Business
SD Metro 2024 San Diego Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40: Heather Diamond
San Diego Business Journal 2024 Asian Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence: Keisaku Yogi
22^nd Annual American Business Awards^®:
- Gold Stevie Award, Communications/PR Campaign of the Year - Corporate Responsibility, Stuff the Bus
- Silver Stevie Award, Communications/PR Campaign of the Year - Community Relations, Lift Up Literacy
- Bronze Stevie Award, Financial Services - Banking
2024 Hermes Creative Awards:
- Platinum Award: SDCCU Stuff the Bus Campaign - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Gold Award: SDCCU Lift Up Literacy Campaign - Strategic Campaigns | PR/Communications | Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Website Redesign - Electronic Media | Social Media/Interactive Media | Website Redesign
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Money Saving Mondays - Electronic Media | Social Media/Interactive Media | Social Media Campaign
2024 San Diego's Best and Brightest in Wellness - National Association for Business Resources
Best Financial Institution, Santee's Chamber of Commerce Favorites
2024 American Advertising San Diego Awards
- Bronze Award: LEGOLAND, Local Television Commercial
- Stuff the Bus, Internet Commercial
SD Metro 2024 Men of Influence: Nathan Schmidt
SD Metro 2023/2024 Women of Influence: Teresa Campbell

2023

2023 Stevie Awards for Women in Business: Gold, Female Executive of the Year: Teresa Campbell
San Diego Business Journal SD 500 Most Influential Business Leaders: Teresa Campbell
San Diego Business Journal Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative of the Year Award
Gold Stevie Award Winner for Great Employers
OneOC Civic 50 Orange County Honoree
2023 DotCOMM Awards:
- Gold Award - Weather the Financial Storm Video, Paid Media/Video Campaign
- Honorable Mention: LEGOLAND, Paid Media/Video Campaign
Top 5 Best-in-State Credit Unions, Forbes 2023
San Diego Business Journal 2023 Leader of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing: Nathan Schmidt
SD Metro 2023 San Diego Top 40 Under 40: Sheena Peoples
San Diego Business Journal 2023 Asian Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence: Keisaku Yogi
21^st Annual American Business Awards^®:
- Gold Stevie Award, Communications/PR Campaign of the Year - Community Engagement
- Bronze Stevie Award, Financial Services - Banking
2023 Hermes Creative Awards:
- Gold Award: Avoid Financial Market Ups and Downs Certificate Commercial - Strategic Campaigns, Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
- Gold Award: Short and Sweet Roller Coaster Certificate Commercial - Strategic Campaigns, Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
2022 San Diego's Best and Brightest in Wellness Winner - National Association for Business Resources
SD Metro 2023 Women of Accomplishment: Teresa Campbell
Best Financial Institution, Santee's Chamber of Commerce Favorites

2022

American Banker, 2022's Powerful Women in Credit Unions: Teresa Campbell
2022 Viddy Awards Gold Winner:
- Platinum Award: Pay $0 Commercial - Commercials | Broadcast/Non-Broadcast/Web Commercials | Ad Campaign
- Gold Award: Airport Video Ads - Non-Broadcast | Marketing/Advertising Campaigns | Digital Advertising Campaign
- Gold Award: Jodi Kodesh and Biz Kid$ - Non-Broadcast | Social Media Videos | Social Video Campaign
- Gold Award: Jodi Kodesh and Biz Kid$ - Non-Broadcast | Influencers | Family/Kids
- Honorable Mention: Roller Coaster Savings - Non-Broadcast | Marketing/Advertising Campaigns | Branding Campaign
San Diego Business Journal 2022 Nonprofit Awards and Corporate Citizenship Awards Winner
San Diego Business Journal 2022 CEO of the Year Finalist: Teresa Campbell
SD Metro 2022 San Diego Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40: Heather Diamond
2022 CCUL Distinguished Service Award: Teresa Campbell
SD Metro 2022 Men of Accomplishment: Nathan Schmidt
OneOC Civic 50 Orange County Honoree
2022 Stevie Awards for Great Employers: Bronze, Employer of the Year - Banking
2022 DotCOMM Awards: Gold Award Blog Overall
OC Pride Community Business Leader Award
20^thAnnual American Business Awards^®: Gold Stevie Award, Communications/PR Campaign of the Year - Corporate Responsibility, SDCCU Stuff the Bus
SD Metro 2022 Women of Accomplishment: Teresa Campbell
2022 Hermes Creative Awards:
- Platinum Award: SDCCU Airport Video - Strategic Campaigns
- Gold Award: SDCCU Pay $0 Campaign - Strategic Campaigns
- Honorable Mention: SDCCU Sandy Social Reels - Electronic Media